Description
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections –
Triwit-40 Injection is the brand name of Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection which is used for a wide range of diseases including Allergic reactions; Arthritis; Gout; Blood disorders; Respiratory disorders; Certain cancers; Eye diseases; Inflammatory bowel diseases; Collagen and Skin Diseases. Triamcinolone belongs to the class of corticosteroids (glucocorticoids). It works by reducing inflammation, reducing an overly active immune system, or replacing cortisol, which is a hormone in the body that plays a critical role in the body’s response to stress, disease, and injury. Steroids belong to a class of medications called corticosteroids.
Triamcinolone is unlikely to cause serious side effects. However, long-term administration of high doses can cause skin discoloration, mild bruising, alterations in body fat (mainly on the cheeks, neck, back, and waist), pimples or facial hair, irregular periods, and impotence. Triamcinolone injections are not a cure for hay fever. They only temporarily suppress the immune system long enough to reduce symptoms in the majority of hay fever sufferers. The potential side effects of Triwit-40 injections last for a specific time period after injection, but many people find that the relief from symptoms usually lasts through the entire hay fever season.
How to use Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections
The injectable form of Triamcinolone Acetonide must be issued only by or under the prompt supervision of a doctor.
Side Effects of Triamcinolone Injections
The results of the medicines depend upon the medical condition of a patient. Every human body reacts differently to different medicines. So, there is a possibility that a Triwit-40 injection may cause some undesirable effects, Along with its needed effects. These side effects may not happen all the time, but if they do, they may require treatment.
- Shortness of breath
- Pounding in the ears
- Trouble thinking, speaking, or walking
- Troubled breathing at rest
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Irritability
- Mental depression
- Mood changes
- Nervousness
- Noisy, rattling breathing
- Aggression
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Decrease in the amount of urine
- Dizziness
Some side effects do not require medical attention. These may resolve during treatment as the body adapts to the medicine. Your healthcare provider may be able to provide information on how to prevent or reduce certain side effects. If any of the below side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have questions about them, please speak to your healthcare provider.
Precautions and Warnings
Make sure the Triwit-40 is prescribed by your doctor and you are taking this injection under the proper supervision of a medical expert. It is better to discuss with your doctor about certain conditions like: – if you have
- Diabetes (high blood sugar)
- Eye diseases, such as glaucoma or blurred vision
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure
- Immune system problems
- Infections, such as TB (Tuberculosis) or other bacterial, fungal, or viral infections
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Low levels of potassium in the blood
- Mental health disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Osteoporosis, weak bones
- Heart attack
- Seizures
- Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
- Taking other steroids like dexamethasone or prednisone
- Thyroid disease
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
Additional Information: –
- This medication may raise your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about making changes to your diet or medications.
- If you take this medication for an extended period, it may damage your bones. You may be at an increased risk of breaking bones. Discuss your bone health with your care team.
- Set a healthy and hygienic schedule. Take a nutritional- diet and proper intake of water.
- Avoid contact with others who are ill. If you haven’t been vaccinated against measles or chickenpox, inform your care provider immediately if you are in contact with someone who has these viruses.
Drug Interactions
do not take this medication with any of the following, This list may not describe all possible interactions. Just inform your healthcare specialist about all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you are currently using. Apart from this, tell them even if you smoke, consume alcohol, or drugs. You never know Some items that may interact with your medicine can cause unimaginable risk.
- Vaccines or toxoids
- Metyrapone
- This medication may interact with the following:
- Amphotericin B
- Antibiotics like clarithromycin or erythromycin
- Barbiturates, like phenobarbital
- Carbamazepine
- Fungal infections medicines, like itraconazole or ketoconazole
- Cholestyramine
- Cholinesterase inhibitors, like neostigmine, physostigmine, or pyridostigmine
- Cyclosporine
- Digoxin
- Estrogens or progestins and birth control pills
- Isoniazid
- Medications for diabetes
- Nefazodone
- medications for inflammation and pain, like ibuprofen or naproxen
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Telithromycin
- Warfarin
